Little Tikes Introduces First-Ever Free iPhone Driving Game for 3-5 Year Olds

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NEW YORK TOY FAIR -- Fresh on the heels of its yearlong 40th anniversary celebration, Little Tikes proudly introduces Little Tikes® Mobile Land, the first ever free iPhone driving game for 3-5 year olds! This interactive app is sure to inspire smiles with fun driving games, challenging questions and bright, bold colors.   Little Tikes® Mobile Land features four driving games for your child to experience, but parents are encouraged to play along too!  These games were developed with the assistance of an early childhood education expert, and will help your child develop cognitive skills by challenging them with fun shape, color, number and word recognition questions. Visit:  http://itunes.apple.com/app/little-tikes-mobile-land/id410356719?mt=8 and play for free!

Four generations have been entertained by Little Tikes' active and imaginative toys and playsets, many of which are still manufactured in the small town of Hudson, Ohio.  From the iconic Cozy Coupe to the beloved Turtle Sandbox - celebrating its 33rd Anniversary this year,- to innovative new toys, Little Tikes has delivered an engaging play experience for 40 years and is keeping that heritage alive with updated favorites and all-new introductions for 2011.

Highlights of Little Tikes' 2011 spring offerings include:

33rd Anniversary - Turtle Sandbox:  

The Classic Turtle Sandbox—only Better!

Features:

• Classic Turtle with friendly molded-in face and lots of turtle shell details
• Large area for lots of sand play
• Rim of turtle features a "river" with a spinner that creates currents in the "lazy river"
• Removable plug for ease in emptying the "river"
• Includes sea creatures to swim in the "river"
• Turtle shell is a removable lid that covers sand and water area

SRP: $39.99

Ages: 1 to 6 years

Spiralin' Seas Waterpark:  

The Spiralin' Seas Waterpark will provide kids with hours of fun as well as help develop their motor skills.

Features: Children develop "put and take" and early motor skills with this engaging water table. They can:

• Drop balls down spiral, watching them go round and round and down into the lazy river.
• Turn the ferris wheel to scoop up and drops off balls.
• Fill the cup and pour into the funnel to power twin water wheels.
• Turn the spinner that powers the "lazy river."

Includes:

- 6 balls

-Fill Cup

SRP: $39.99

Ages:  1 to 6 years

Secret Garden Playhouse:  

This charming Endless Adventures™ Secret Garden Playhouse™ will provide hours of fun for boys and girls – both indoors and outside!

Product Features:

• Built-in table with stool
• Awning over the table to provide shade—while adding to the delightful styling
• Working "dutch" door & doorbell
• Crawl-through garden gate
• Traditionally-styled playhouse with built-in role play features
• Play sink with faucet

SRP: $129.99

Ages: 2+

2 in 1 Garden Cart and Wheel Barrow:  

Kids can grow their green thumb with this 2-in-1 garden cart & wheelbarrow!

Product features:

• Traditional garden cart styling
• Removable fabric shade
• Real working water sprinkler
• Removable tray for flower pots
• Converts to wheelbarrow
• Easy to transport

Specifications:

• Includes: 2 garden hand tools, 1 tray, 2 pots, 2 plastic flowers, 2 plastic soil discs & portable water sprinkler

SRP: $39.99

Ages:  1 to 6 years

Cozy  Coupe™ Trailer; Princess Cozy  Coupe™ Trailer:  

Children will enjoy hauling their favorite toys in the Cozy Coupe™ Trailer! This trailer attaches easily to the Cozy Coupe™ and extends play for hours!  Children will have fun giving their favorite dolls, and toys a ride!  

• Trailer is designed for both indoor and outdoor play.
• Includes trailer hitch to allow it to be towed ,by the 30th Anniversary Edition Cozy Coupe
• Solid durable construction.
• Easy assembly

SRP: $29.99

Ages: 1 to 6 years

Cozy Truck:

This roomy pickup truck is the perfect ride for hard-working kids!

• Includes flatbed with a drop-down tailgate, rugged "off-road" wheels, an opening gas cap, and a steering wheel with a working horn!
• Distinctive truck styling with a realistic front grill, opening and closing driver's door, fun graphics including fun new character features, and dash, tail and headlight decals.
• Easy assembly

SRP: $79.99

Ages: 1 and 1/2 to 5 years

About Little Tikes

The Little Tikes Company, founded in 1970, is a Hudson, Ohio-based multi-national manufacturer and marketer of durable, high quality and engaging children's products.  Since becoming a part of the MGA Entertainment family in November 2006, Little Tikes® has been taken to new heights through exciting product innovation and strategic marketing.  

SOURCE MGA Entertainment